And how many a generation (past nations) have We destroyed before them, who were better in wealth, goods and outward appearance?
Lafal Ri'yan berasal dari kata Ar-Ru'yah. Maksudnya, sebagaimana Kami telah membinasakan umat-umat dahulu disebabkan kekafirannya, maka Kami pun akan membinasakan mereka pula.